Dr. Amelia Clark

Executive Director, Center for Integrated Public Health Education and Research (CIPHER) aclark@sf.edu

Bio

Throughout her career, Dr. Clark has been focused on work that improves health equity through improving social determinants of health in communities that are below the federal poverty threshold. Professional experience includes leadership positions in a large public health district, federally qualified health centers, a community mental health center, school-based clinics, and hospital community benefit program. Dr. Clark has been a featured presenter both regionally and nationally for her work. In addition to her professional operational experience, Dr. Clark has authored or managed grant funds exceeding $62 million dollars from federal and state governments, and private foundations.

Areas of Interest

Maternal Health
Health Equity
Public Health Policy
Social Determinants of Health
Social Justice
Interprofessional education and work teams

Selected Publications

Clark, A., Macey, E., Irby, A., Stone, C., Pell-Abernathy, M., Turman, J. (2022) “Diverse perspectives to support a human rights approach to reduce Indiana’s maternal mortality rate.” Humanity & Society.

Selected Presentations

“Indiana State Maternal Mortality Research and Implementation,” Maternal Mental Health Conference, May 3, 2023, Fort Wayne, Indiana
“The Difference a Picture Makes – Infographics for Diverse Learners”, co presenter with Michelle Fleig-Palmer, PhD, Courtney Lloyd, PhD, and Danielle Peterson, MSSA, LCSW at the Fort Wayne Teaching and Learning Conference, February 17, 2023.